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Haya94

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Which role may the LPN/LVN perform in a long-term health care facility? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Charge nurse
  b. Designer of nursing care plans
  c. Administrator of medications
  d. Administrator of wound care
  e. Assignment delegator

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a presurgical patient. The patient asks the nurse why her height and weight are recorded. How should the nurse respond?
 
  a. This information helps us to correctly calculate the anesthesia dose.
  b. Height and weight are important predic-tors of blood loss.
  c. This information is used to assess respi-ratory volume.
  d. Height and weight help us anticipate your fluid needs.


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asware1

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A, C, D, E
The LPN/LVN does not design the nursing care plan but may contribute to the care plan. This is the responsibility of the RN. The LPN/LVN may act in the role of charge nurse while under the supervision of an RN. Administration of medications and wound care and delegation of care are commonly the LPN/LVN's responsibility.

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Height and weight are used to calculate anesthesia dosages.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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